Melanin

• Product Name Alternative:

  BHI1

• UNSPSC Description:

  Melanin is a unique pigment with myriad functions. It is multifunctional, providing defense against environmental stresses such as ultraviolet (UV) light, oxidizing agents and ionizing radiation.

• Target Antigen:

  Endogenous Metabolite

• Type:

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways:

  Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

• Field of Research:

  Others

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/Melanin.html

• Purity:

  99.0

• Solubility:

  DMSO : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic)|H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)

• Smiles:

  [Melanin]

• References & Citations:

  [1]Eisenman HC, et al. Synthesis and assembly of fungal melanin. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2012 Feb;93(3):931-40.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Blue Ice

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C, 3 years (Powder)

• Clinical Information:

  Phase 2

• CAS Number:

  8049-97-6